Рegional forum for practitioners from LSGUs, Social Work Centers, police, healthcare institutions, the judiciary and CSOs for the Skopje region

The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth has begun the preparation of a National Strategy for Prevention and Protection from Gender-Based Violence against Women and Domestic Violence 2026-2033. The United Nations agencies in the country (UNFPA, UN Women and UNDP) are supporting this process by engaging national consultants to support the implementation of a situation analysis and the formulation of the draft strategy. In order to ensure a broad consultative process, it is envisaged to organize regional forums for practitioners from local governments, institutions, the judiciary and CSOs to address the challenges and integrate proposals for improving the institutional response to violence against women and domestic violence.